The family of the singer is reportedly upset by the tribute. Mitch Winehouse toldThe Sun tabloid, "We're still grieving for her loss, and we've had a difficult week with the six month anniversary of Amy's death. To see her image lifted wholesale to sell clothes was a wrench we were not expecting or consulted on." Gaultier apparently never met the singer while she was alive. Nonetheless, as much as Winehouse was beloved as an individual by her family, she was adored as an icon by millions. Fashion designers reference the style of many influential people who died too young in tragic circumstances — think of Princess Diana's "Elvis" dress, or every Marilyn Monroe magazine photo shoot ever conceived, to name just a couple — and Winehouse's style as a public figure was widely imitated and admired. She even earned a namesake clothing line. It would significantly hamper designers' creative expression if they had to consult with, or obtain the permission of, the estates of deceased fashion icons they found inspirational. Still: it would have been a classy move to invite Winehouse's family to the show, and to make a donation to the charitable foundation established in Winehouse's memory. Even if her parents had ultimately decided to refuse it.

Things the collection showcased well: Gaultier's impeccable sense of color. Combinations that would look tacky (orange lace over black underwear) or Rainbow Brite-silly in other designers' hands, he made look polished and vibrant.

There was also plenty of pink.

One of the nice things about the couture season is that the models are often encouraged to throw a little personality into their walks.

Karlie Kloss looked like she was having so much fun with that jacket removal, I had to include her twice.

I loved the fold-over clutch purses. And I might just have to try matching my nails to my handbag sometime soon. (By the way, if you'd like to learn how to make a somewhat similar clutch, I did a DIY tutorial here.)